Ahmad Abdulal

Ahmad Abdulal (Arabic: احمد عبدالعال) (January 22, 1932 November 11, 2013)[1] was the first broadcast journalist in Kuwait. He first studied law, but later decided on a television career. His eventual goal was to become well known on television in the Middle East.

Ahmad Abdulal
Abdulal in 2013
Born(1932-01-22)January 22, 1932
Haifa, Palestine
DiedNovember 11, 2013(2013-11-11) (aged 81)
Leipzig, Germany
NationalityPalestinian, Syrian, Kuwaiti
EducationAmerican University of Beirut
OccupationBroadcast journalist
News Anchor
Author
Lawyer
Years active1960–2008
Spouse(s)Montaha Shukry (1958-2012, her death)
Children2

Taw Al Layl

In March 2008, Abdulal was interviewed on Al Watan TV's Taw Al Layl. During the interview he talked about his family, including his wife Montaha Shukry, and his children Lama and Nabil. He addressed his feelings about being out of the public eye for the past decade, his thoughts about Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and his disappointment at the treatment he received from his former employer, Kuwait TV.

References

  1. "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". Pressreader.com. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
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